harden in French
harden in French is durcir, endurcir — harden means to become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
harden in French
durcir
(intransitive) To become hard.
endurcir
(transitive, ergative) To make something hard or harder.
durcir
(transitive, ergative) To make something hard or harder.
durcir
(ambitransitive, phonology) To become or make (a consonant) more fortis; to (cause to) undergo fortition.
endurcir
(ambitransitive, phonology) To become or make (a consonant) more fortis; to (cause to) undergo fortition.
What does "harden" mean?
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verb To become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
"The clay hardens as it dries in the sun."
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verb To become or make someone more resistant, tough, or emotionally unaffected.
"Years of hardship had hardened her against disappointment."
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harden in a sentence
- The clay hardens as it dries in the sun.
- Cold winters harden steel used for tools.
- Years of hardship had hardened her against disappointment.
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What is "harden" in French?
"harden" in French is durcir, endurcir. harden means: To become hard, or to make something hard or harder.
How do you use "harden" in a sentence?
Example: "The clay hardens as it dries in the sun." In French, "harden" is durcir, endurcir.
Are there other ways to say "harden" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "harden": durcir, endurcir.
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